As the youngest professional boxer ever to win a heavyweight title, Mike Tyson was a force to be reckoned with. “Iron Mike” won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, 12 of those knockouts landing in the first round. He remained heavyweight champion for over 2 years; with a 37-0 record before losing to underdog Buster Douglas in a 10th round TKO in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Then there was the rape trial, the prison term and the biting of Evander Holyfield’s ears. I just remember that frightening dude with the Michael Jackson voice. Extras: footage from Tyson’s various bouts.

NFL History of the New England Patriots

NFL Films/Warner Bros., 2 discs, $26.95

Covers the 50-year history of the Patriots, with a second disc of featurettes focusing on players, coaches and significant events in the team’s history.

Swing State

Morningstar Entertainment, 93 minutes, $19.98

Documentary looks at the importance of Ohio as a “swing state” in Presidential elections by chronicling the contentious 2006 governor’s race between Congressman Ted Strickland (D) and J. Kenneth Blackwell, the man responsible for “delivering” Ohio to George Bush in 2004. Directed by Jason Fisher, whose father Lee was running on the Democratic ticket for lieutenant governor. Includes interviews with many prominent Democratic figures, including Barack Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, John Kerry and more. Not to be confused with the recent Kevin Costner film “Swing Vote.” I don’t know: sounds interesting but I keep thinking of the old adage (paraphrased); “those who enjoy sausage and respect the law should never watch either being made.”

November 11

Alison Krauss: A Hundred Miles or More – Live From The Tracking Room

Rounder, $17.98

Intimate look at country singer Alison Krauss in the recording studio, performing songs and duets from her album “A Hundred Miles or More, A Collection.” Guests include Brad Paisley on “Whiskey Lullaby,” John Waite on “Lay Down Beside Me,” James Taylor on “How’s The World Treating You,” and “Shadows” with Tony Rice. Also includes a few other artists that were featured on the “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou” soundtrack, plus interviews with Krauss.

Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong/The Fillmore Residency

Coming Home Media, 271 minutes, $21.98

Reunion documentary and concert for the Smashing Pumpkins. First disc is the documentary, “If All Goes Wrong.” Also includes the featurette “Voices of the Ghost Children,” about a fan club; and an interview with “The Who” guitarist Pete Townsend. Second disc is a 15-song concert, seven of them not available anywhere else, plus five bonus tracks.

The Story of the The Yardbirds

MVD Visual, 67 minutes, $18.95

Documentary of the Sixties supergroup, with footage of Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. Extras: a live 1967 performance from German television featuring a very young Page.

World’s Most Amazing Videos: Volume One

Universal, 211 minutes, $14.98

A collection of crashes, disasters and other incredible videos. The kind of stuff you see on the “Spike” channel. No extras listed.

November 18

Werner Herzog (“Grizzly Man”) doesn’t make your usual run-of-the-mill documentaries. For this one, he goes to Antarctica, but doesn’t concentrate on the life forms or the disappearing ice sheet; he talks to the humans who live and work there as physicists, plumbers, biologists and bus drivers. No extras listed.

November 25

Composing the Beatles Songbook: Lennon and McCartney 1966-1970

MVD Visual, 112 minutes, $19.95

Independent documentary chronicling the songwriting talents of John Lennon and Paul McCartney during their time as members of the Beatles. Interviews several friends, musicians, journalists and broadcasters. Not authorized by Lennon’s estate or McCartney. Extras: extended interviews, biographies.